Arrowhead Human
Resources Association
Board Meeting
Minutes -
Tuesday,
February 24, 2009
Present: Amy
Klima, Jill Klapach, Jennifer Tiedemann, Dale Gilbertson, Shari Undeland,
Brenda Nichols, Terri Nystrom
President Klima
called the meeting to order at 2:30 p.m.
and indicated that today’s meeting will be the year’s planning session
creating our Chapter’s strategic plan for 2009. The Agenda was approved with no
additions.
AHRA received 87 points on the 2008 CAPS report, which means
qualifying for a Superior Merit Award.
Klima supplied
copies of the 2009 SHRM Chapter Achievement Plan workbook for review. The group examined the chapter requirements
and planned how each section would be addressed in 2009.
*College Relations –
Shari Undeland will represent in the area of College Relations and assume
responsibilities for the AHRA Scholarship initiative. Jen Tiedemann will forward the current
information on our scholarship program to Shari for review.
*Diversity
Representative – Brenda Nichols will represent the AHRA in the area of
diversity and may present information on this topic at a future meeting.
*Governmental Affairs
Representative – Paul Carlson wasn’t able to attend today’s meeting, but
indicated that he will continue to represent the AHRA in the area of
legislative affairs.
*SHRM Foundation Representative – Dale Gilbertson will
represent the AHRA in the area of the SHRM Foundation. Jen Tiedemann motioned to donate $75 to the
Foundation. The motion was supported by
Jill Klapach and passed unanimously. Amy
will forward information to our treasurer (Connie Larson) so payment can be
issued.
*Workforce Readiness
& Media Affairs Representative – Terri Nystrom will represent the AHRA in
the area of Workforce Readiness through her activity on the Workforce
Investment Board of Directors and will also act in the area of Media Affairs in
her role as secretary.
Issues of importance
and areas to focus on in 2009 included:
*Attendance at the
National Leadership Conference
*Promoting SHRM membership with our AHRA members
*Draw for SHRM State
Conference at the July meeting
Additional discussion took place regarding
possibly having a summer picnic at our July meeting to include inviting our
local legislators to attend with updates on key issues impacting human resource
issues.
Other ways to promote networking at the
meeting was also discussed, such as having meeting at venues where lunch can
take place after the meeting or holding one breakfast or after hours meeting.
Amy distributed SHRM
Core Leadership Area Conference Call and Webcast schedule for 2009 and
indicated that those representing AHRA should plan to attend at least one
webcast and conference call during the year in their focus area.
Discussion ensured about a change to the bylaws to include adding a “past president” position. The rationale of adding this position is to ensure a smooth transition for the current president. It was also recommended that the President position change from a one year to a two year term. The rationale is that this will provide the president a greater opportunity to accomplish the initiatives they deem of importance more effectively – one year isn’t enough time.
Dale Gilbertson made a motion to change the president to a two-year term and add the position of past president.
The Board makeup during a President’s term will be as follows:
During the first year of the new President’s term, the Past-President will also sit on the board. During the second year of the President’s term, a president-elect will sit on the board. Therefore, the only position changing to a two-year term is the President term. Every other year there will either be a past-president or a president-elect.
The motion was supported by Terri Nystrom and passed unanimously. The Bylaws will be drafted to include this change and proceed through the normal change process, which includes submitting to SHRM.
The North Central HR
Games will be held this weekend and they are looking for volunteers to assist. The time is from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. More information is available at http://www.shrm.org/students/HRGames/CMS017100.asp#TopOfPage.
President Klima is looking for someone to chair the fall conference committee. Shari Undeland will consider.
Business Meeting:
Balance in checking account is $5,865. It is still very important to recruit more
SHRM members.
March 11th
meeting is being held at Blandin Foundation and the topic is on how legislative
changes will impact financial planning by Chris Bialke.
The meeting adjourned at 4:35 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Terri Nystrom
Secretary/Treasurer